“In general, the art of government consists of taking as much money as possible from one class of citizens to give to another.”

“Everyone places his good where he can and has as much of it as he can, in his own way.”

“I am very fond of truth, but not at all of martyrdom.”

“But for what purpose was the earth formed?" asked Candide. "To drive us mad," replied Martin.”

“In this country we find it pays to shoot an admiral from time to time to encourage the others.”

“What need the bridge much broader than the flood?”

“The deep of night is crept upon our talk,And Nature must obey necessity.”

“You lack the season of all natures, sleep.”